The salesperson ignored Lisa. He was helping an older customer.

Which sentence best combines the two sentences using a participial phrase?

A. Lisa was ignored by the salesperson as he helped an older customer
B. An older customer was being helped by the salesperson so he ignored Lisa.
C. The salesperson helped an older customer and ignored Lisa.
D. The salesperson, helping an older customer, ignored Lisa

I think it is either A or D

4 answers

Only one of those uses a participial phrase.
So is it A or D
Yes -- but only one of them is right.
Is it D?